A1 · Pronouns and Possession

Personal pronouns

Use subject pronouns accurately.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the form and meaning of personal pronouns.
  • Use personal pronouns in controlled A1 sentences.
  • Identify and correct common beginner errors.
  • Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

  • Subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, it, we and they.
  • A subject pronoun normally comes before the verb.

Examples

  • I am ready.
  • She is my sister.
  • They live in Patna.
  • We study English.

Common mistakes

  • Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
  • Using the correct words in the wrong order.
  • Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
  • Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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